‘A Boy Called Christmas’ Trailer Re-imagines the Santa Claus Story!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – In this origin story of Father Christmas, an ordinary boy (with a loyal pet mouse and a reindeer at his side) sets out on an extraordinary adventure to find his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of Elfhelm. Directed – Gil Kenan Starring – Maggie Smith, Michiel Huisman, Kristen Wiig Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ Trailer Re-imagines the Santa Claus Story!! Check It Out!!

Locked Down (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – A couple attempts a high-risk, high-stakes jewelry heist at a department store. My Take – Like I had mentioned in my review of the terrible Michael Bay-produced thriller, Songbird, it was only matter of time when filmmakers would try to cash in on the still ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Though COVID-era entertainment rapidly evolved from Zoom cast-reunion specials and season finales to in-person productions … Continue reading Locked Down (2021) Review!!

‘Locked Down’ Trailer Teases the Doug Liman-Directed HBO Max Pandemic Heist Film!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A couple attempt a high-risk, high-stakes jewellery heist at a department store. Directed – Doug Liman Starring – Anne Hathaway, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ben Kingsley Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Locked Down’ Trailer Teases the Doug Liman-Directed HBO Max Pandemic Heist Film!! Check It Out!!

‘Lockdown’: Doug Liman-Directed Star Studded Pandemic Heist Lands at HBO Max!!

The Doug Liman-directed heist movie/romantic comedy Lockdown has been acquired in a major worldwide rights deal by Warner Bros Pictures. The intention is to have the picture premiere early 2021 as a Max Original. It’s more evidence of the streamer building up its arsenal of original programming as it adds subscribers, coming after the decision to premiere Wonder Woman 1984 on the HBO Max streaming … Continue reading ‘Lockdown’: Doug Liman-Directed Star Studded Pandemic Heist Lands at HBO Max!!

‘Lockdown’: Mindy Kaling, Sir Ben Kingsley, Lucy Boynton Join Doug Liman’s Heist Thriller!!

Mindy Kaling, Sir Ben Kingsley and Lucy Boynton have been added to an already-strong cast of Lockdown, the Doug Liman-directed heist thriller/romantic comedy scripted by Steven Knight. They join Anne Hathaway, Chewitel Eijofor, Ben Stiller, Stephen Merchant, Dulee Hill, Jazmyn Simons and Mark Gatiss. P.J. van Sandwijk is producing with Alison Winter and Michael Lesslie, and Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios is fully funding the under-$10 … Continue reading ‘Lockdown’: Mindy Kaling, Sir Ben Kingsley, Lucy Boynton Join Doug Liman’s Heist Thriller!!

‘Lockdown’: Ben Stiller, Lily James in Talks to Join Pandemic-Themed Heist Film!!

Lily James and Ben Stiller are in advanced talks to join Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor in Doug Liman‘s heist-driven romantic comedy Lockdown, it was announced Wednesday by AGC Studios. Liman is directing from a script by Steven Knight, and Storyteller Productions co-founder P.J. van Sandwijk is producing with Alison Winter and Michael Lesslie, while AGC’s Stuart Ford and Miguel Palos will serve as executive … Continue reading ‘Lockdown’: Ben Stiller, Lily James in Talks to Join Pandemic-Themed Heist Film!!

‘Logan’: James Mangold Reveals Secrets Behind Wolverine’s Last Film!!

Wednesday night, director James Mangold popped his claws and took his own stab at the #QuarantineWatchParty phenomenon that’s become a weekly event during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the watch party hosted by Comicbook.com, Mangold covered the ins and outs of Logan (2017), giving the inside scoop on Wolverine’s (Hugh Jackman) bloody last ride and sharing behind-the-scenes photos and stories from the production on his Twitter … Continue reading ‘Logan’: James Mangold Reveals Secrets Behind Wolverine’s Last Film!!

‘The Offenders’: Stephen Merchant and Elgin James Team For Amazon-BBC Series!!

After co-creating The Office with Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant has had a versatile career, starring in HBO cringefest Hello Ladies and directing 2019’s underrated Fighting with My Family. After breaking through with the Sundance developed film Little Birds, Elgin James has gone on to co-create and run the FX Sons of Anarchy spinoff Mayans M.C. Now, as reported by Deadline, these two disparate forces are teaming up for a new Amazon/BBC show with the working title The Offenders. The series, taking … Continue reading ‘The Offenders’: Stephen Merchant and Elgin James Team For Amazon-BBC Series!!

‘Jojo Rabbit’: New Clip Features Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Nazi Clones!! Check It Out!!

Jojo Rabbit is kind of an indescribable delight. But if you’re still wondering what tone Taika Waititi could possibly be going for with an anti-hate satire dramedy set in Nazi Germany in which he himself plays an imaginary Adolph Hitler, our wonderfully demented exclusive clip should help just a bit. The clip begins with Scarlett Johansson kneeing Sam Rockwell right in the dick so you’re … Continue reading ‘Jojo Rabbit’: New Clip Features Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Nazi Clones!! Check It Out!!

‘Jojo Rabbit’: New Clip Finds Scarlett Johansson Explaining Love to Her Son!! Check It Out!!

Fox Searchlight has released the first clip from Taika Waititi’s anti-hate satire Jojo Rabbit, which recently won the coveted People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. I saw the film two weeks ago and thought it was beautiful, but I’m not so sure this clip would convince me to buy a ticket. Roman Griffin Davis stars as Jojo, who admires Adolf Hitler and considers him … Continue reading ‘Jojo Rabbit’: New Clip Finds Scarlett Johansson Explaining Love to Her Son!! Check It Out!!

‘Jojo Rabbit’ New Trailer Takes a Closer Look at Taika Waititi’s Anti-Hate Satire!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A young boy in Hitler’s army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Directed – Taika Waititi Starring – Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Taika Waititi Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Jojo Rabbit’ New Trailer Takes a Closer Look at Taika Waititi’s Anti-Hate Satire!! Check It Out!!

‘Jojo Rabbit’: Taika Waititi’s Next Lands October Release Date!!!

What We Do In the Shadows and Thor: Ragnarok mastermind Taika Waititi is back with an “anti-hate satire”, Jojo Rabbit, which just officially landed a release date: October 18. This not only sets the film up for a potential awards season run—Oscar-winner Taika Waititi, what a concept—but makes it highly likely it screens at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from September 5-15. … Continue reading ‘Jojo Rabbit’: Taika Waititi’s Next Lands October Release Date!!!

Fighting with My Family (2019) Review!!!

Synopsis – A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment. My Take – Heading into the special screening of this film, I was concerned about how this was going to turn out, mainly as it was produced under the WWE Studios banner, which churns out B grade action … Continue reading Fighting with My Family (2019) Review!!!

‘Fighting With My Family’: Final Trailer Further Reveals the WWE Star’s Biopic!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment. Directed – Stephen Merchant Starring – Florence Pugh, Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey Check out the trailer:     Continue reading ‘Fighting With My Family’: Final Trailer Further Reveals the WWE Star’s Biopic!! Check It Out!!

‘Fighting with My Family’: Dwayne Johnson-Produced Wresting Comedy Added to Sundance Lineup!!!

Dwayne Johnson is heading to the Sundance Film Festival. It was announced today that the upcoming family comedy Fighting with My Family has been added to the Sundance lineup as the “Secret Screening,” and Johnson himself took to Twitter to address the announcement. Johnson produced and has a small role in the film, which is based on the true story of WWE Superstar Paige, who … Continue reading ‘Fighting with My Family’: Dwayne Johnson-Produced Wresting Comedy Added to Sundance Lineup!!!

‘Fighting With My Family’: New Trailer Reveals Florence Pugh As WWE Superstar Paige!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment. Directed – Stephen Merchant Starring – Florence Pugh, Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Fighting With My Family’: New Trailer Reveals Florence Pugh As WWE Superstar Paige!! Check It Out!!

The Girl in the Spider’s Web (2018) Review!!!

Synopsis – Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials. My Take – By now anyone who is aware of pop culture clearly must have heard about the Millennium novels, a series of best-selling and award-winning Swedish crime stories, which began in 2005 with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo from … Continue reading The Girl in the Spider’s Web (2018) Review!!!

‘Fighting with My Family’: First Trailer Has The Rock Helping Wrestling Wannabes!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment. Directed – Stephen Merchant Starring – Florence Pugh, Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Fighting with My Family’: First Trailer Has The Rock Helping Wrestling Wannabes!! Check It Out!!

‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’: New Featurette Showcases Claire Foy’s Lisbeth Salander!! Check It Out!!

With just three weeks to go until The Girl in the Spider’s Web arrives in cinemas, Sony Pictures has released a new character featurette for upcoming adaptation of David Lagercrantz’s 2015 bestseller which sees star Claire Foy discussing her character Lisbeth Salander; take a look here: Lisbeth Salander, the cult figure and title character of the acclaimed Millennium book series created by Stieg Larsson, will return to … Continue reading ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’: New Featurette Showcases Claire Foy’s Lisbeth Salander!! Check It Out!!

‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’: Claire Foy Is Dangerous In New TV Spots!!! Check It Out!!

Following yesterday’s trailer and poster for The Girl in the Spider’s Web, two new TV spots have arrived online for Fede Alvarez’s upcoming adaptation of David Lagercrantz’s 2015 bestseller starring Claire Foy as Lisbeth Salander; check them out here: Lisbeth Salander, the cult figure and title character of the acclaimed Millennium book series created by Stieg Larsson, will return to the screen in The Girl in the Spider’s … Continue reading ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’: Claire Foy Is Dangerous In New TV Spots!!! Check It Out!!

‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’: New Trailer Follows Lisbeth Salander Embroiled Into A New Mystery!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials. Directed – Fede Alvarez Starring – Sylvia Hoeks, Claire Foy, Lakeith Stanfield Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’: New Trailer Follows Lisbeth Salander Embroiled Into A New Mystery!! Check It Out!!

‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’: First Trailer Introduces Claire Foy’s Take on Lisbeth Salander!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials. Directed – Fede Alvarez Starring – Sylvia Hoeks, Claire Foy, Lakeith Stanfield Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’: First Trailer Introduces Claire Foy’s Take on Lisbeth Salander!! Check It Out!!

‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ Cast and Logo Revealed!! Check It Out!!

Sony Pictures has unveiled The Girl in the Spider’s Web cast, but not in an official still or teaser for the movie. Instead, the main cast and director Fede Alvarez participated in a photo call in Stockholm where production is underway, so we get some red carpet-style photos that at least show us what Claire Foy’s hairstyle is for her interpretation of Lisbeth Salander. While … Continue reading ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ Cast and Logo Revealed!! Check It Out!!

The Rock Hands Out Some Tough Advice in the First ‘Fighting with My Family’ Clip!! Check It Out!!

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is known for big-budget blockbuster productions these days, but a relatively smaller, family-focused film is arriving later this year that draws on Johnson’s particular talents. Written and directed by Stephen Merchant, who also stars in the film, Fighting with My Family follows a former wrestler and his family as they perform at small-time venues to make ends meet while his kids dream of … Continue reading The Rock Hands Out Some Tough Advice in the First ‘Fighting with My Family’ Clip!! Check It Out!!

Table 19 (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – Eloise, having been relieved of maid of honor duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text, decides to attend the wedding anyway, only to find herself seated with five fellow unwanted guests at the dreaded Table 19. My Take – If you genuinely believe that we as an audience really don’t need any more rom/coms based around a wedding, its … Continue reading Table 19 (2017) Review!!!

‘Logan Noir’ Trailer: Wolverine’s Swan Song Looks Stunning in Black and White!! Check It Out!!

20th Century Fox has released a Logan Noir trailer. The upcoming black-and-white version of James Mangold’s Logan will be available in select theaters tomorrow for one night only, but it will also be available on 4K and Blu-ray (if you pick up the film in 4K, then Logan Noir will also be in 4K). So what’s the benefit of putting the film into black and … Continue reading ‘Logan Noir’ Trailer: Wolverine’s Swan Song Looks Stunning in Black and White!! Check It Out!!

‘Logan’ Director James Mangold Confirms Black-and-White Version Is Coming to Theaters!!!

Celebrate, ye nerds and cinephiles, the black-and-white cut of Logan is upon us. Folks have been hyped for a black-and-white version of James Mangold‘s groundbreaking superhero neo-Western since the early days of the film’s promo campaign when the director revealed a series beautifully-shot behind the scenes images. Before any official stills were released by the studio, Mangold teased the film with a series of black-and-white images … Continue reading ‘Logan’ Director James Mangold Confirms Black-and-White Version Is Coming to Theaters!!!

‘Logan’ Director James Mangold Is Working on a Black & White Version!!!

Back when James Mangold‘s Logan was just starting its marketing blitz, a handful of beautifully shot, black-and-white stills emerged. These images showed off an aging Logan (played by the ageless Hugh Jackman), as well as the film’s shadowy miscreant, Dr. Rice (Richard E. Grant). They were so impressive, in fact, that they had us wondering whether or not the final film would be presented in a black-and-white format, … Continue reading ‘Logan’ Director James Mangold Is Working on a Black & White Version!!!

Logan (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces. My Take – Being a comic book geek & a massive superhero fan in general, its delight to see … Continue reading Logan (2017) Review!!!

Hugh Jackman Says ‘Logan’ Is in a “Different Universe” Than Other X-Men Movies!!!

One of the more aggravating elements to have come about from the whole Marvel and DC Are Taking Over Hollywood thing is the discussion of universes. Nearly any talk that exists about Marvel or DC movies ties in with a universe, which really only means that continuity is kept between movies. As plenty of people have discussed, this has also had the effect of turning … Continue reading Hugh Jackman Says ‘Logan’ Is in a “Different Universe” Than Other X-Men Movies!!!

‘Logan’: Final Trailer Sends Wolverine, Professor X, and X-23 on a Bloody Ride!!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces. Directed – James Mangold Starring – Hugh Jackman, Boyd Holbrook, Doris Morgado Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘Logan’: Final Trailer Sends Wolverine, Professor X, and X-23 on a Bloody Ride!!! Check It Out!!

‘Logan’ to Premiere at the Berlin Film Festival!!!

Last week, Ryan Reynolds made the surprising claim that James Mangold’s Logan would be an Oscar film. “‘Logan’ looks like a movie that might break that glass ceiling,” Reynolds told Variety. “I know first-hand that it’s amazing. I’ve seen some of it. It’s mind-blowing. It relies a lot on character.” Mangold himself, for his part, has said that Logan is “a movie for grownups.” And … Continue reading ‘Logan’ to Premiere at the Berlin Film Festival!!!

No, ‘Logan’ Will Not Have a Deadpool Cameo!!!

Following principal photography on The Wolverine, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen traveled to the set during reshoots to film a segment that would end up being a post-credits stinger teasing X-Men: Days of Future Past. Logan seemed to be following the same trajectory when The Wrap reported Ryan Reynolds had filmed a scene for Hugh Jackman’s last go, allegedly shot by Deadpool 2 director David … Continue reading No, ‘Logan’ Will Not Have a Deadpool Cameo!!!

‘Logan’: Richard E. Grant’s Comic Book Character Confirmed in New Image!! Check It Out!!

Ever since the April 2016 announcement that Richard E. Grant would be joining the cast of Logan in a sort of mad scientist role, speculation has run wild as to just which comic book character he’d be playing. With the knowledge that Dafne Keen would be playing Laura Kinney, a.k.a. X-23, the most likely culprit for Grant was that of Dr. Zander Rice, a scientist with a … Continue reading ‘Logan’: Richard E. Grant’s Comic Book Character Confirmed in New Image!! Check It Out!!

‘Logan’: Wolverine Is the Thing That Goes Bump in the Night in New Image!! Check It Out!!

Wolverine is on the prowl. A new black-and-white image from Logan, the R-rated sequel to The Wolverine, sees Hugh Jackman as the titular mutant, basking in the moonlight as his bloodied form stands over his prey in front of a mysterious house. As we try to piece together where this moment fits into the larger scheme of the film, we turn back to the first trailer. The film’s official Weapon … Continue reading ‘Logan’: Wolverine Is the Thing That Goes Bump in the Night in New Image!! Check It Out!!

New ‘Logan’ Images Make Us Long for a Black-and-White Cut from James Mangold!! Check Them Out!!

It’s gonna be a long road to get to James Mangold‘s Logan debut in March. That journey will likely continue to be marked by the occasional still or storyboard image released by Mangold, star Hugh Jackman, or the marketing team for the 20th Century Fox film. We’re not complaining; the shots released so far look gorgeous and promise a cinematic intimacy for the title character that we haven’t really seen … Continue reading New ‘Logan’ Images Make Us Long for a Black-and-White Cut from James Mangold!! Check Them Out!!

‘Logan’: First Look at Hugh Jackman as Old Man Logan!! Check It Out!!

The start of the Logan marketing campaign has begun with drips and drabs through social media showing pretty black-and-white, behind-the-scenes photos. The latest look at the film provides us with our first glance at Hugh Jackman in character as Wolverine. What’s striking about the image, aside from the lighting and composition, is that Wolverine has scars. Director James Mangold has said that this new Wolverine is getting older and his healing … Continue reading ‘Logan’: First Look at Hugh Jackman as Old Man Logan!! Check It Out!!

The Reavers Will Be the Villains in ‘Logan’!!

Last week, we got a look at Boyd Holbrook as Pierce in James Mangold’s Wolverine sequel Logan. In the comics, Pierce has two notable storylines. The first deals with him as a mutant-hating genocidal maniac who infiltrated the Hellfire Club with the sole intention of murdering all of its members. The second is in the Age of Apocalypse run where Pierce served as the leader of a band of human assassins known as the … Continue reading The Reavers Will Be the Villains in ‘Logan’!!

New ‘Logan’ Photos Reveal Stephen Merchant as the Mutant Caliban!! Check It Out!!

As we’ve seen in previous X-Men films, the continuity of this superhero franchise is one of the more problematic cinematic spaces. Caliban is the latest example: actor Tómas Lemarquis portrayed the pale-skinned mutant in Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Apocalypse, but Stephen Merchant has been rumored for the role in the third Wolverine movie, titled Logan. Now the casting seems confirmed with the first photos of the comedian in character. Merchant shared a photo of his X-Men … Continue reading New ‘Logan’ Photos Reveal Stephen Merchant as the Mutant Caliban!! Check It Out!!

New ‘Logan’ Images Are Insane!!

In lieu of a trailer, the marketing campaign for Logan right now is powering itself through social media. 20th Century Fox has taken to Instagram and Twitter to tease hints about its upcoming superhero film, a film that promises to be incredibly different than anything we’ve seen in the genre before. Aside from the R-rating, Logan looks like it will firmly embody the aesthetic of a post-apocalyptic western and … Continue reading New ‘Logan’ Images Are Insane!!

‘Logan’ Villain Revealed with First Image of Boyd Holbrook in the ‘Wolverine’ Sequel!! Check It Out!!

Well, on the heels of this morning’s roundup of some tantalizing though not exactly revealing images from Logan, we now have a whopper: the reveal of the film’s villain. Wolverine 3 has been shrouded in secrecy since Day 1, but with director James Mangold now firmly in post-production, 20th Century Fox has begun to roll out the movie’s marketing campaign. It kicked off with last week’s title and poster reveal, and further … Continue reading ‘Logan’ Villain Revealed with First Image of Boyd Holbrook in the ‘Wolverine’ Sequel!! Check It Out!!

‘Table 19’ Trailer Dumps Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow & More at the Wedding Reject Table!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – Ex-maid of honor Eloise – having been relieved of her duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text- decides to attend the wedding anyway only to find herself seated with 5 “random” guests at the dreaded Table 19. Directed – Jeffrey Blitz Starring – Anna Kendrick, Amanda Crew, Lisa Kudrow Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘Table 19’ Trailer Dumps Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow & More at the Wedding Reject Table!! Check It Out!!!

‘Wolverine 3’: New Set Photos Reveal Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart Together Again!!

It’s an X-Men reunion on the set of Wolverine 3, but it sure doesn’t look like a happy one. Some new set photos have landed for Hugh Jackman’s final outing as the clawed mutant, and they triple confirm that yes, Patrick Stewart’s Professor X is in the film. However, after getting a look at these photos, you may take back your desire to see him … Continue reading ‘Wolverine 3’: New Set Photos Reveal Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart Together Again!!

‘Wolverine 3’ Adds ‘The Office’ Co-Creator Stephen Merchant!!

Hugh Jackman is strapping on the claws as Logan one last time for 20th Century Fox’s upcoming Wolverine 3. With Production reportedly set to begin next month, the latest installment in the mutant’s long saga has been casting up with additions including Richard E. Grant as an unnamed “Mad Scientist”, Narcos star Boyd Holbrook as the film’s main villain, another nameless character described as “a … Continue reading ‘Wolverine 3’ Adds ‘The Office’ Co-Creator Stephen Merchant!!